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COP26: 'Green issues' neglected by military for too long, NATO Chief says
Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's Secretary General was speaking at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change conference, also known as COP26, in Glasgow.
Does the DIP do enough for the UK's reserve forces?
Jonny Ball, a veterans community commentator, has told BFBS Forces News that he would have liked to have seen a firmer direction in the DIP regarding expanding the reserves by 20%.
Dan Jarvis as Defence Secretary – a verdict
Jonny Ball, an Afghanistan veteran, has said that Mr Jarvis is an honourable man. Mr Ball said that the Defence Secretary will be fighting tooth and nail for the Armed Forces in Whitehall, given his past service in the Parachute Regiment.
How Ukraine has rediscovered the strategic value of blood learned in WW2
Author and historian Roderick Bailey spoke to BFBS Forces News about his new book, The Lifesavers. He says the book highlights a universal truth about the experiences of service personnel during WW2 which parallels what troops are facing in Ukraine.
Armed Forces Commissioner reaffirms commitment to forces community on Cyprus visit
Polly Miller-Perkins spoke to BFBS Forces News following her appointment and said she will examine issues affecting service families, housing, and the wider military community.
Russia attacking not just Ukrainian people, but culture too
Russia's indiscriminate aerial attacks have claimed a new victim - Kharkiv Art Museum, which houses one of the nation's oldest collections
Concerns raised over shifting govt commitments on military housing and cadets
Chair of the Defence Committee Tan Dhesi is calling for defence ministers to appear before the committee as soon as possible so the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) can be fully scrutinised. He has also raised concerns that the DIP lacks detail.
Emotional time as VC-holder drives his Warrior once again
WO1 Johnson Beharry, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in Iraq, has driven his Warrior infantry fighting vehicle again for the first time in 22 years – but when it started playing up it brought back some painful memories
Hybrid navy may be a risk – but it may also be the only choice, says former commodore
Speaking to BFBS Forces News, Steve Prest said the Hybrid Navy model is a leap into the unknown, but the Royal Navy's leadership is determined to make it work
Raven: The FrankenSAM of air defence systems
The British-built ground-based Raven air defence system uses launch rails and missiles that were originally designed for air-to-air combat, but have been repurposed for use in Ukraine
We've lost credibility with our allies, says security analyst
Following the DIP's release, BFBS Forces News spoke to Justin Crump, chief executive of Sibylline, about the international community's reaction. The indecision over the last year has "without doubt" lost the UK some credibility, he said.
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